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Finding the Third Proportional to 921 and 1,963.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 921 and 1,963.50 is: 4,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921 : 1,963.50 = 1,963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921/1,963.50 = 1,963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921x = 1,963.50 × 1,963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921x = 3,855,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,332.25/921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.03

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